It is time for a book that brings everything together. After graduating from the Rietveld Academy in 1996, my photography continued to develop itself with a very individually recognizable style. And since my last monograph from 2008 my work has seen an enormous development. Much work has been shown over the last years in museums and galleries and now the time has come that I will bring everything together in a book. A book that not only focuses on the uniqueness of my work, but that also shows the process of thinking and observing intensively again and again.

The Female Body, Flowers and Trees

In my work the female body, its sensuality, sculptural feel, and skin are the main theme, brought to life through the use of natural light, which emphasizes the tactile aspects. Not only in photos, but also in videos in which the model’s hands hover over her skin. In recent years I have introduced flowers and trees into my work with the same kind of approach. I intend to engage the viewer in a tactile sensation.

Tactile Aspect and Interaction

The tactile aspect will also be visible in the book though the use of specific materials, such as various types of paper, transparency, structured surface, glazes and interaction between the works. The interaction is very important because through this book various themes will be more interwoven, the bodies, the flowers the hands and the curves of the trees, so they will be tuned to each other.

Structure of the Book

The basic structure consists of 5 chapters, showing flowers, trees, hands and nudes, including the Rembrandt Series; the nudes will be the main focus of my book. The Rembrandt Series was commissioned by the Rembrandt House Museum and is inspired by Rembrandt’s work.

The various chapters will be interlaced by sequences of film stills and photos, so in order to let this come to full fruition I work together with a brilliant designer, Hans Gremmen. The poetry of my work was conjured into words by the magnificent art historian, Marianne Berardi, who not only has succeeded to connect the various aspects of my work, but who has also caught the essence of my photography. The title of the book, Adornments, derives from a quote from Ian McEwan’s novel Atonement, which quote is included my book with kind permission of the author. The book will be published by Fw:Books.

A Labour of Love

For me this book is a Labour of Love. In this book I would like to share with you the way I think and observe in order to find the ultimate image, in which every detail is important: the magical moment, frozen in time.

From Dream to Reality

All these images will result in a rich hardcover book of over 250 pages (32,5 x 23,3 cm) that will convey my deepest thoughts and ideas in imagery, and which I would so much like to share with you. However, to produce this book is very expensive, so in order to reach my goal your donation will be vital.

Please, help me to bring this book to the light in the autumn of this year.

Thank you very much for your support!

With warm wishes,

Carla van de Puttelaar

Returned favours with images and additional information on international shipping

Framed photo on Fine Art Paper mounted on dibond in black wooden frame with museum glass 110 x 90 cm (edition of 6) and 45 x 37 cm (edition of 8) offered during the crowdfunding for a special price. Please see image below.

NOTE:

I will pay shipping for items shipped within the Netherlands and request your support for shipping to other parts of the world. If you have any questions about this; please send an email to carlavandeputtelaar@gmail.com before making your choice.

It is time for a book that brings everything together. After graduating from the Rietveld Academy in 1996, my photography continued to develop itself with a very individually recognizable style. And since my last monograph from 2008 my work

It is time for a book that brings everything together. After graduating from the Rietveld Academy in 1996, my photography continued to develop itself with a very individually recognizable style. And since my last monograph from 2008 my work has seen an enormous development. Much work has been shown over the last years in museums and galleries and now the time has come that I will bring everything together in a book. A book that not only focuses on the uniqueness of my work, but that also shows the process of thinking and observing intensively again and again.

The Female Body, Flowers and Trees

In my work the female body, its sensuality, sculptural feel, and skin are the main theme, brought to life through the use of natural light, which emphasizes the tactile aspects. Not only in photos, but also in videos in which the model’s hands hover over her skin. In recent years I have introduced flowers and trees into my work with the same kind of approach. I intend to engage the viewer in a tactile sensation.

Tactile Aspect and Interaction

The tactile aspect will also be visible in the book though the use of specific materials, such as various types of paper, transparency, structured surface, glazes and interaction between the works. The interaction is very important because through this book various themes will be more interwoven, the bodies, the flowers the hands and the curves of the trees, so they will be tuned to each other.

Structure of the Book

The basic structure consists of 5 chapters, showing flowers, trees, hands and nudes, including the Rembrandt Series; the nudes will be the main focus of my book. The Rembrandt Series was commissioned by the Rembrandt House Museum and is inspired by Rembrandt’s work.

The various chapters will be interlaced by sequences of film stills and photos, so in order to let this come to full fruition I work together with a brilliant designer, Hans Gremmen. The poetry of my work was conjured into words by the magnificent art historian, Marianne Berardi, who not only has succeeded to connect the various aspects of my work, but who has also caught the essence of my photography. The title of the book, Adornments, derives from a quote from Ian McEwan’s novel Atonement, which quote is included my book with kind permission of the author. The book will be published by Fw:Books.

A Labour of Love

For me this book is a Labour of Love. In this book I would like to share with you the way I think and observe in order to find the ultimate image, in which every detail is important: the magical moment, frozen in time.

From Dream to Reality

All these images will result in a rich hardcover book of over 250 pages (32,5 x 23,3 cm) that will convey my deepest thoughts and ideas in imagery, and which I would so much like to share with you. However, to produce this book is very expensive, so in order to reach my goal your donation will be vital.

Please, help me to bring this book to the light in the autumn of this year.

Thank you very much for your support!

With warm wishes,

Carla van de Puttelaar

Returned favours with images and additional information on international shipping

Framed photo on Fine Art Paper mounted on dibond in black wooden frame with museum glass 110 x 90 cm (edition of 6) and 45 x 37 cm (edition of 8) offered during the crowdfunding for a special price. Please see image below.

NOTE:

I will pay shipping for items shipped within the Netherlands and request your support for shipping to other parts of the world. If you have any questions about this; please send an email to carlavandeputtelaar@gmail.com before making your choice.

Since the last update much has happened. Last week we started with the printing process using the LED-UV press at Wilco Art Books, and the results are simply stunning. I was so moved when I saw the first results and I cannot wait to share my enthusiasm about it with you all. So I hope that you will be able to come to the book signing at the Rembrandt House Museum on Saturday the 22nd of October at 4pm. I look forward to seeing you all and if you have ordered a book, you can take the book home with you.

Already two weeks have passed since my crowdfunding campaign ended. Your support has given me wings to work on the book at full speed. My designer Hans Gremmen just sent me another pdf-version of the layout and it looks magical. To make this book together with very passionate and creative people is a great privilege and joy. Hans also designed a wonderful cover. Please have a look at the pre-order link for the book on the site of the publisher to see it (or to buy more books of course :-)).

The crowdfunding has ended and what a finish it was!!!!!!!! An incredible result of 16.053 euro that completely exceeded my expectations. I am looking to the amount again and again and it is still there gazing back at me. Thank you all so much for your very kind and warmhearted support!

So great that I already reached the 100% and even more. Thank you all so very much! I had never thought that this would happen so fast! It is such a pleasure to see that my work is appreciated this much. My dream will become true, my beautiful book will become reality.
However, as you will understand the printing costs alone will be about 20,000 euros, excluding lithography and design, so please spread the word. Every penny will be used for the production of this book.

Wow 75 %, thank you all so much for your wonderful support. Your generosity is so much appreciated. I am confident now that this book will become reality.
Yesterday, I visited Fotofestival Naarden again, the last day. Walking through Naarden, viewing amazing photography of talented photographers, walking in the sun in this beautiful town, gave me such a good feeling.